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Big 5 Sporting Goods

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Not worth it - Store Manager Big 5 Sporting Goods Employee Review

3.0
4 Sept 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good health insurance. Vacation, although you can't use it when you would want to in the summer.

Cons

Too many restrictions on vacation. Too many close/opens. It's a large corporation so there are no people involved with decisions, just a bunch of ridiculous rules and guidelines. Wearing dress clothes to do manual labor and run a sporting goods store. Managers have no room to really make a difference in the store, they're basically rule enforcers and schedule writers. If you are not a robot willing to dedicate your life to the company then you will not belong in management. VERY low pay. I was a GM making making an amazing $38k with a whopping $100/month bonus.

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5.0
26 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good management. Flexible on a lot of things. Good job for college.

Cons

Minimum pay, but not a big deal

3.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Clear Communication on what standards are. I had a solid, attentive and respectful District Manager Solid Benefits

Cons

No work-life balance E-teams I had to close Two of the stores.

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